Contribution: Helped secure policy while at CALSTART (by year)

2021

  • Electric vehicle and transit investments: California enacted the FY 2021–22 budget with $1.5 billion for CARB’s Low Carbon Transportation/AQIP programs that fund point‑of‑sale incentives for light‑, medium‑, and heavy‑duty ZEVs. CALSTART supported.
  • Statewide e‑bike purchase incentives: California appropriated $10 million to CARB to launch a statewide point‑of‑purchase e‑bike incentive program. CALSTART supported.
  • Ride‑hailing emission reductions and mode shift to zero‑emission/shared trips: California’s CARB adopted the Clean Miles Standard requiring TNCs to cut per‑passenger‑mile GHGs and reach 90% ZEV VMT by 2030, with credits for pooled and first/last‑mile connections. CALSTART supported.

2020

  • Manufacturer zero‑emission truck sales requirements: California’s CARB adopted the Advanced Clean Trucks rule requiring increasing ZEV sales for Class 2b–8 trucks beginning with Model Year 2024. CALSTART supported with market analyses and OEM/fleet convenings.
  • Electric vehicle and transit investments: California enacted the FY 2020–21 budget including $28.6 million for CARB’s AQIP (with Low Carbon Transportation largely deferred due to GGRF shortfalls) to support point‑of‑sale incentives and related clean transportation programs. CALSTART supported.

2019

  • Heavy‑duty truck emissions inspection program: California enacted SB 210 directing CARB to develop and implement a comprehensive heavy‑duty inspection and maintenance (“smog check”) program. CALSTART supported.
  • Statewide strategy to cut truck and bus pollution and accelerate ZEVs: California enacted SB 44 directing CARB to develop and regularly update a comprehensive strategy for medium‑ and heavy‑duty vehicles. CALSTART supported.
  • Autonomous vehicle statewide policy task force (not enacted): California considered SB 59 to establish a statewide AV policy task force; the bill was not enacted. CALSTART provided input.
  • Additional 2,000‑lb weight allowance for zero‑/near‑zero‑emission trucks: Federal law authorizes an added 2,000 pounds on Interstates; California aligned state law via AB 2061 (2018). CALSTART supported alignment.
  • Electric vehicle and transit investments: California enacted the FY 2019–20 budget with $485 million for CARB’s Low Carbon Transportation/AQIP programs that fund point‑of‑sale incentives for light‑, medium‑, and heavy‑duty ZEVs. CALSTART supported.

2018

  • Additional 2,000‑lb weight allowance for zero‑/near‑zero‑emission trucks: California enacted AB 2061 allowing the extra weight to account for batteries or fuel systems. CALSTART supported.
  • Ride‑hailing emission reductions and electrification framework: California enacted SB 1014 establishing the framework for CARB’s Clean Miles Standard adopted in 2021. CALSTART supported.
  • Statewide EV charging infrastructure assessment and plan: California enacted AB 2127 requiring the CEC to regularly assess and plan for statewide charging needed to meet ZEV goals. CALSTART supported.
  • 100% clean electricity by 2045: California enacted SB 100 committing the state to a 2045 clean‑electricity target, foundational for transportation electrification. CALSTART supported.
  • Transit agency transition to 100% zero‑emission buses on a fixed timeline: California’s CARB adopted the Innovative Clean Transit rule requiring all new bus purchases to be zero‑emission by 2029 and full fleet transition by 2040, with limited zero‑emission mobility credits. CALSTART supported.
  • Investor‑owned utility rate‑based investments in medium‑/heavy‑duty charging: In 2018, the CPUC approved major transportation electrification programs by PG&E, SCE, and SDG&E to rate‑base “make‑ready” charging infrastructure for zero‑emission trucks and buses—about $738 million statewide (including roughly $592 million for PG&E and SCE). CALSTART supported.
  • Electric vehicle and transit investments: California enacted the FY 2018–19 budget with $455 million for CARB’s Low Carbon Transportation/AQIP programs that fund point‑of‑sale incentives for light‑, medium‑, and heavy‑duty ZEVs. CALSTART supported.

2017

  • Cap‑and‑trade extension through 2030: California enacted AB 398, sustaining a key revenue source for clean transportation incentives. CALSTART supported.
  • Community air protection program targeting freight and other sources: California enacted AB 617 establishing community‑driven air‑quality plans and targeted reductions. CALSTART supported.
  • Transportation revenue package with transit and active transportation augmentation: California enacted SB 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act. CALSTART supported elements advancing sustainable transport.
  • One‑time clean transportation appropriations: California enacted AB 134 and AB 109 with major one‑time appropriations for Low Carbon Transportation and related programs. CALSTART supported.
  • Clean Air Vehicle HOV decal program overhaul: California enacted AB 544 updating post‑2019 access rules for qualifying clean vehicles. CALSTART supported.
  • Expanded state‑fleet zero‑emission vehicle purchasing: California enacted AB 739 (heavy‑duty) and SB 498 (light‑duty) to increase ZEV procurement. CALSTART supported.
  • Retention of the $7,500 federal plug‑in vehicle tax credit: Congress maintained the credit during the 2017 tax overhaul; CALSTART helped organize industry support.
  • Electric vehicle and transit investments: California enacted the FY 2017–18 budget with $895 million for CARB’s Low Carbon Transportation/AQIP programs that fund point‑of‑sale incentives for light‑, medium‑, and heavy‑duty ZEVs. CALSTART supported.

2016

  • 2030 greenhouse‑gas reduction target of at least 40% below 1990 levels: California enacted SB 32, locking in the statewide target. CALSTART supported.
  • Electric vehicle and transit investments: California enacted the FY 2016–17 budget with $363 million for CARB’s Low Carbon Transportation/AQIP programs that fund point‑of‑sale incentives for light‑, medium‑, and heavy‑duty ZEVs. CALSTART supported.